Comments on: A Post In Which I Air My Excuses for Not Running Enough this Winter https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Marc Schwartz https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812221191 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812221191 In reply to Pete Larson.

Happy to help Pete. If you check at Guest Services at most of the Disney hotels, they can provide you with a map of running routes around that hotel and approximate distances.

I am originally from NY, but never got down there as a kid. Moved to MN in 1976. We have been going since 1987 and are typically down there once or twice a year. Our kids are now in their late 20’s, so it has been primarily my wife and I for the past number of years. It’s our longer term plan to relocate down to the Orlando area at some point.

We also finally joined the Disney Vacation Club a few years ago and our “home” resort is Bay Lake Tower by the Contemporary. However, we are using our points from this year and some of next to go to Aulani, DVC’s new location in Hawaii, in August for a week with our kids, so need a larger room. Thus, we may not get down there until some time next year at the earliest, which would be the longest interval between trips. :-)

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-815235847 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-815235847 In reply to Rodger Kram.

Thanks Rodger, may need to try this! I need to bite the bullet and get over not functioning well in the AM.
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]]> By: snapa https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812981005 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812981005 Just finished the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, TX (my first one) after starting my training in RI in November. It definitely wasn’t a fun training cycle. It was rough getting up at 5:30am to run in 20-30F temps but I got through it. Nemo threw a giant wrench in my plans as I had to do my final 1.5 weeks of training on the treadmill. Running over 10 miles on a treadmill should be illegal.

Finished the marathon in my Grid Type A5’s, thanks for the shoe review / recommendation Pete!

]]> By: disqus_Fp2oq1Qmqw https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812797979 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812797979 It is difficult to me to understand this situation, since I live in Rio de Janeiro he he. Temperature today is expected to reach 102F, with sensation of 110F. Even during winter our lowest of the season is around 58F. Problem we have about the weather is heat, especially between 8 am and 8 pm and, sometimes, tropical storms at the end of the day. However those can be avoided if you run early in the morning or later in the evenings.

]]> By: James Ubriaco https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812159262 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812159262 Glad you got it off your chest. It seems there’s always something with our running: low motivation, injury, the weather, the job, family commitments, and so on. I think the most important thing is staying patient and keeping your eyes open for what you can take away from any given situation. Good luck and have fun with it!

]]> By: StephenB https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812121890 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812121890 Looking at the forecast for New Hampshire, it doesn’t seem all that different from Chicagoland. Stick to plowed streets, wear the right gear, and run the long runs with a club if you can find one. Works for me. ;)

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-824765481 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-824765481 In reply to SS.

I agree. I’m approaching the Spring race as a base-builder to set the stage for a good summer/Fall. My best races have always been in October-December

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]]> By: Louise Bourque Cunningham https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812180522 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812180522 Sneak in a nice easy nontimed run in Florida.. it’ll do you good!

]]> By: Pete Good https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812329520 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812329520 Brisbane summers are also no good for running…..extreme humidity and none stop rain, so I’m feeling the same frustrations. Been running on the treadmill but I cant stand it

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-814355255 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-814355255 In reply to Steve Tremblay.

That thing? I’ve read it cover to cover at least 5 times, never want to look at that one again!

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]]> By: RaDragon https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-812084795 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-812084795 I love reading posts like these! Makes me more appreciative of the weather in my town and at the same time, I really don’t have an excuse for missing my own training runs when it’s 70 degrees outside! I agree with you about Spring marathons… they cut into my winter fun/hibernation ^_^

]]> By: bdizzlefizzle https://runblogger.com/2013/02/a-post-in-which-i-air-my-excuses-for.html#comment-816389699 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=124#comment-816389699 Great to go public with your self-induced situation. We do often put more energy into not doing things than doing them would actually take.

I’m really looking into tools to make treadmills less horrible, if not enjoyable. After an amazing week of running the River Thames in London, I used those visuals on my treadmill runs, and have been searching for video that ties to movement to mimic that. There are iPad apps that tie to Ant+ footpods that do it (Runner’s World mentioned a few, but failed to mention that they work on the iPad, but instead said you needed a particular treadmill or a PC hooked up to a TV). VirtualRunner from Outdoor Interactive is the one I’m leaning toward.

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